People in Business: March 13, 2016
Katie Blake, of Grantham, has joined Ledyard National Bank as branch manager at the bank’s New London location. Blake has more than 20 years of customer service experience, including multiple years in retail management, and has been in banking for the past four years. Prior to joining Ledyard National Bank, she held supervisory roles at People’s United Bank and Citizens Bank. The Valley News recognizes the achievements of members of...
People in Business: Jan. 17, 2016
Hillary Halleck, of Newport, director of human resources at Red River Computer Co., in Claremont, was recently honored as 2015 HR Practitioner of the Year by the River Valley Human Resources Association. The award was recently presented at the association’s annual meeting, held in Quechee. “Hillary is a consummate HR professional who encourages collaboration, diversity and candor,” said the award nomination by her colleague Dan McGee....
Lebanon HVAC Contractor Closes
West Lebanon — One of the Upper Valley’s best-known heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractors filed for bankruptcy Thursday after the contractor’s bank account was frozen as a vendor sought to recover money owed for the purchase of supplies. M.J. Hayward Mechanical/Electrical Services Inc., which has serviced a long list of the area’s businesses, institutions and homes, filed for Chapter 7 relief after showing steadily...
